Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: North Dakota

Q: What cities in North Dakota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Lakota is currently the highest paying city in North Dakota for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 28% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in North Dakota. Other top paying cities include Fargo, paying up to $41/hr, Dickinson, paying up to $40/hr, and Crosby, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.67/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in North Dakota is $38.67 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $46.35.

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in North Dakota compared to National Averages

$38.67/hour

North Dakota

20% lower than the US average.

$46.35/hour

United States

What cities in North Dakota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fargo, North Dakota	$33	$41
Dickinson, North Dakota	$32	$40

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in North Dakota compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$63	$70
Wisconsin	$60	$65
Colorado	$55	$59
Idaho	$50	$50
Kansas	$46	$59
South Dakota	$40	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in North Dakota?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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